Basis
noun
The main part of something that it is built on or from which something can grow.
She built her understanding of math on the basis of her teacher's explanations.
Often appears as...
- on the basis of
- the basis for
noun
The main reason or cause for something to happen.
There is not a legal basis for the landlord to evict the tenant.
Often appears as...
- legal basis
- basis for action
noun
The system or set of methods used in a particular activity.
The new curriculum forms the basis for a more interactive approach to teaching.
Often appears as...
- basis for a system
- basis for teaching
noun
In finance, the difference between the spot price of a deliverable commodity and the forward price of the futures contract.
Traders are trying to predict the future direction of the basis.
Often appears as...
- basis for trade
- predicting the basis
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Financial
noun
A starting point from which something can develop.
These techniques will form the basis of our next discussion.
Often appears as...
- form the basis
- basis for discussion
noun
The main part of something that it is built on or from which something can grow.
She built her understanding of math on the basis of her teacher's explanations.
Often appears as...
- on the basis of
- the basis for
noun
The main reason or cause for something to happen.
There is not a legal basis for the landlord to evict the tenant.
Often appears as...
- legal basis
- basis for action
noun
The system or set of methods used in a particular activity.
The new curriculum forms the basis for a more interactive approach to teaching.
Often appears as...
- basis for a system
- basis for teaching
noun
In finance, the difference between the spot price of a deliverable commodity and the forward price of the futures contract.
Traders are trying to predict the future direction of the basis.
Often appears as...
- basis for trade
- predicting the basis
Usage tips
Financial
noun
A starting point from which something can develop.
These techniques will form the basis of our next discussion.
Often appears as...
- form the basis
- basis for discussion
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Building Blocks
Think of 'basis' as the foundational layer or starting blocks of a larger structure or concept.
The basic rules of soccer form the basis of the game.
Pro Tip 2/2Growth Platform
'Basis' implies something is set up from which further development or learning can occur.
The principles you've learned are the basis for advancing to more complex topics.
Pro Tip 1/2Building Blocks
Think of 'basis' as the foundational layer or starting blocks of a larger structure or concept.
The basic rules of soccer form the basis of the game.
Pro Tip 2/2Growth Platform
'Basis' implies something is set up from which further development or learning can occur.
The principles you've learned are the basis for advancing to more complex topics.
Pro Tip 1/2Building Blocks
Think of 'basis' as the foundational layer or starting blocks of a larger structure or concept.
The basic rules of soccer form the basis of the game.
Pro Tip 2/2Growth Platform
'Basis' implies something is set up from which further development or learning can occur.
The principles you've learned are the basis for advancing to more complex topics.
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Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
that suggests there might be two kinds of laughs that we have. So it seems possible that the neurobiology for helpless, involuntary laughter, like my parents lying on the floor screaming about a silly song, might have a different basis to it than some of that more polite social laughter that you encounter, which isn't horrible laughter,
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How to create a great...
know an alphabet is a set of letters that forms the basis of all language and communication second the name provides a playful link back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will
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The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
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Divers Fight the...
rapidly well life is really are sort of the perfect storm I think in many ways this basis species goes they have a lot of characteristics which make them very successful in the invaded range they reproduce very early in life so they reach maturity they grow very rapidly
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What makes muscles grow?...
muscles need your constant attention because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal.
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Music as a language -...
Allow young musicians to play and perform with accomplished musicians on a daily basis. Encourage young musicians to play more than they practice. The more they play the more they will practice on their own. Music comes from the musician, not the instrument.
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What is bipolar...
because they're afraid it will dim their emotions and destroy their creativity. But modern psychiatry is actively trying to avoid that. Today, doctors work with patients on a case-by-case basis to administer a combination of treatments and therapies
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What would happen if you...
vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death. But that's a pretty extreme situation. On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water.
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Where do superstitions...
So how did it happen that people all over the world knock on wood, or avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks? Well, although they have no basis in science, many of these weirdly specific beliefs and practices
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Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
camera tip and that bear broke that camera by setting multiple traps the team covers their bases so when we set up our character we checked the camera tap that one and it had very nice images
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Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
that suggests there might be two kinds of laughs that we have. So it seems possible that the neurobiology for helpless, involuntary laughter, like my parents lying on the floor screaming about a silly song, might have a different basis to it than some of that more polite social laughter that you encounter, which isn't horrible laughter,
Video examples
How to create a great...
know an alphabet is a set of letters that forms the basis of all language and communication second the name provides a playful link back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will
Video examples
The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
Video examples
Divers Fight the...
rapidly well life is really are sort of the perfect storm I think in many ways this basis species goes they have a lot of characteristics which make them very successful in the invaded range they reproduce very early in life so they reach maturity they grow very rapidly
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
muscles need your constant attention because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal.
Video examples
Music as a language -...
Allow young musicians to play and perform with accomplished musicians on a daily basis. Encourage young musicians to play more than they practice. The more they play the more they will practice on their own. Music comes from the musician, not the instrument.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
because they're afraid it will dim their emotions and destroy their creativity. But modern psychiatry is actively trying to avoid that. Today, doctors work with patients on a case-by-case basis to administer a combination of treatments and therapies
Video examples
What would happen if you...
vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death. But that's a pretty extreme situation. On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water.
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
So how did it happen that people all over the world knock on wood, or avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks? Well, although they have no basis in science, many of these weirdly specific beliefs and practices
Video examples
Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
camera tip and that bear broke that camera by setting multiple traps the team covers their bases so when we set up our character we checked the camera tap that one and it had very nice images
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Yasmine Hamdan
Lebanese Musician
Maybe I was blessed that my main drive was purely selfish. I needed to make something, make my life better, wider, have poetry in my life, have something that gives me hope on an everyday basis. That was my main drive all along, really.
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Erin Gruwell
American Writer
I have learned that, although I am a good teacher, I am a much better student, and I was blessed to learn valuable lessons from my students on a daily basis. They taught me the importance of teaching to a student - and not to a test.
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Emily Procter
American Actress
Getting pregnant wasn't easy, and I found that devastating. I really beat myself up for waiting so long when I'd always wanted children and family had been the basis of my happiness my whole life.
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Luka Modric
Croatian Athlete
I believe that I've improved a lot as a player and a person, because being surrounded by great players on a daily basis helps your development out on the pitch.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
It is important to ask ourselves, as citizens, whether a world power can provide global leadership on the basis of fear and anxiety.
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Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Prayer is the beginning and the end, the source and the fruit, the core and the content, the basis and the goal of all peacemaking.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Fathers should be neither seen nor heard. That is the only proper basis for family life.
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Peter Mullan
Scottish Actor
Truth is I don't think God on a daily basis. I think politics, science.
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Bryant H. McGill
American Author
Control thought-forms are the basis of our deepest moral crisis.
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Laurie Colwin
American Author
The sharing of food is the basis of social life.
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Yasmine Hamdan
Lebanese Musician
Maybe I was blessed that my main drive was purely selfish. I needed to make something, make my life better, wider, have poetry in my life, have something that gives me hope on an everyday basis. That was my main drive all along, really.
Quote examples
Erin Gruwell
American Writer
I have learned that, although I am a good teacher, I am a much better student, and I was blessed to learn valuable lessons from my students on a daily basis. They taught me the importance of teaching to a student - and not to a test.
Quote examples
Emily Procter
American Actress
Getting pregnant wasn't easy, and I found that devastating. I really beat myself up for waiting so long when I'd always wanted children and family had been the basis of my happiness my whole life.
Quote examples
Luka Modric
Croatian Athlete
I believe that I've improved a lot as a player and a person, because being surrounded by great players on a daily basis helps your development out on the pitch.
Quote examples
Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
It is important to ask ourselves, as citizens, whether a world power can provide global leadership on the basis of fear and anxiety.
Quote examples
Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Prayer is the beginning and the end, the source and the fruit, the core and the content, the basis and the goal of all peacemaking.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Fathers should be neither seen nor heard. That is the only proper basis for family life.
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Peter Mullan
Scottish Actor
Truth is I don't think God on a daily basis. I think politics, science.
Quote examples
Bryant H. McGill
American Author
Control thought-forms are the basis of our deepest moral crisis.
Quote examples
Laurie Colwin
American Author
The sharing of food is the basis of social life.
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